There were the three separate attacks from Brock Lesnar (including an especially brutal assault that left Henry's arm broken) and his defeat at the hands of The Shield's Roman Reigns.

But if you think any of that's going to keep the 6-foot-4, 414-pound veteran WWE Superstar down, think again.

Otherwise known as "The World's Strongest Man," a nickname earned for his record-setting powerlifting career, Henry has never been one to back away from a fight.

After competing in the Olympics, Pan American Games and the Arnold Classic, Henry brought his world-class talents to the WWE in 1996, working his way up the food chain to become the ECW Champion, WWE European Champion and World Heavyweight Champion.

There aren't many Superstars -- either in terms of talent or sheer strength -- who can stack up against the goliath from Silsbee, Texas.

In a recent interview, Henry, who squares off against Bad News Barrett at Road to Wrestlemania in Bridgeport on Friday, March 21, discussed his thirst for revenge, his favorite Wrestlemania moment and his drive to become the WWE Heavyweight Champion once again.

Q: How does it feel to be back from your injury? Are you still out for revenge on Brock Lesnar?

A: I'm working back to being 100 percent. I'm still not there, but hopefully, I will be soon. As for Brock, ain't no doubt about it. It's going to happen. I'm just biding my time.

Q: How about The Shield? You had the United States Championship won before The Shield interfered on behalf of Dean Ambrose.

A: Most definitely. Tonight, I have a title match against Dean (of The Shield). I'm hoping that The Shield does exactly what they did last time, because I got something for them.

Q: With Wrestlemania on the horizon, who do you see yourself going up against?

A: There's a lot of options out there. A lot of younger guys are trying to carve their way in. I'm hearing a lot of talk, but I want to see what they can really do. I want to get them in the ring and see if they're worthy of all that talk.

Q: How important is it for the young guys to get that opportunity? When did you first have the chance to prove yourself in the ring?

A: Being in The Nation, I got a bunch of opportunities. Before that, I had the chance to go against Jerry Lawler. When the opportunities come along, you gotta show what you got to see if you're worthy of being in there.

Q: How does it feel to be taking part in Wrestlemania 30? Being a veteran, what insight do you have on the success of the WWE?

A: The evolution of the business speaks for itself. We went from being on other networks to having our own network. The guys are bigger, faster, more athletic and just more talented than ever before. It speaks volumes of how far sports entertainment has come.

Q: Do you have a favorite Wrestlemania moment?

A: Me and the Undertaker in the casket match at Wrestlemania 22. It didn't turn out how I would've liked, but to take a chance at the Undertaker's undefeated Wrestlemania streak, it was just an unbelievable opportunity.

A: From the wounds I've taken from him and the Undertaker, it should be an epic battle.

Q: You've held the World Heavyweight, as well as multiple other WWE titles. What else is there left for you to accomplish?

A: You never want to stop being the best. You want to strive for greatness. I've been competitive my whole life and that's how I'll continue to be. I'm looking forward to getting up there soon. In Bridgeport, I'm taking on Bad News Barrett. Well, I've got some bad news for him.